Origin
Leavenworth, KS
Late night in Leavenworth on Friday
Local time
2:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Leavenworth, KS to Ozawkie, KS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h
Distance
38.6 mi
62 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Leavenworth, KS
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Ozawkie, KS
Tien Nguyen
Trip Overview
The drive from Leavenworth, KS to Ozawkie, KS covers 38.6 miles and takes about 1h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Springdale Road, Jefferson Street, West Lake Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.8 miles on Springdale Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.03 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 38.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (14%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h drive with frequent turns across 38.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Springdale Road is the longest continuous segment at about 15.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near KS 92 / Spruce Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 38.6 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (KS 92 / Spruce Street): Navigation decision point; at 17.7 miles (KS 92): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 22.2 miles (KS 16; KS 92 / West Lake Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
KS 92 / Spruce Street
At end of road, turn right onto KS 92 / Spruce Street
Navigation decision point
4
17.7 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
KS 92
Keep slight left at fork onto KS 92
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
22.2 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
KS 16; KS 92 / West Lake Street
Turn right onto KS 16; KS 92 / West Lake Street
Navigation decision point
5
28.2 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
US 59; KS 16; KS 92
At end of road, turn right onto US 59; KS 16; KS 92
Navigation decision point
4
29.1 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
KS 92 / Jefferson Street
Turn left onto KS 92 / Jefferson Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Springdale Road | 15.8 mi | 22m |
| Jefferson Street | 9.1 mi | 16m |
| West Lake Street | 5.9 mi | 8m |
| KS 92 | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| Spruce Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| US 59 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Kansa Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Kansas Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Springdale Road
— 15.8 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leavenworth, KS and Ozawkie, KS.
1
Start on this road
277 ft
·
22 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto KS 92
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Spruce Street
3
Continue on KS 92
16 mi
·
22 min
·
Springdale Road
4
Keep slight left at fork onto KS 92
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
KS 92
5
Turn right onto KS 16; KS 92
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
West Lake Street
6
At end of road, turn right onto US 59; KS 16; KS 92
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 59; KS 16; KS 92
7
Turn left onto KS 92
9.1 mi
·
16 min
·
Jefferson Street
8
Turn right onto Kansa Drive
162 ft
·
7 sec
·
Kansa Drive
9
Continue on Kansas Drive
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Kansas Drive
10
Continue on Kansa Drive
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Kansa Drive
11
Turn right onto Coyote Avenue
344 ft
·
19 sec
·
Coyote Avenue
12
Turn left onto Sioux Drive
187 ft
·
8 sec
·
Sioux Drive
13
Arrive at destination
Sioux Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.3 mi from Leavenworth, KS · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 38.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.3 miles from Leavenworth, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Ozawkie, KS
The final approach into Ozawkie, KS usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.03 one way
$12.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.63 | $13.25 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.43 | $14.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.52 | $17.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.05 | $1.85 |
| Efficient EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.38 | $1.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.40 | $2.47 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Ozawkie, KS
Late night in Ozawkie on Friday
Local time
2:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
30 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Leavenworth, KS to Ozawkie, KS covers 38.6 miles and takes about 1h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Springdale Road, Jefferson Street, West Lake Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.3 miles from Leavenworth, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.03 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 38.6 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (KS 92 / Spruce Street): Navigation decision point; at 17.7 miles (KS 92): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 22.2 miles (KS 16; KS 92 / West Lake Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Leavenworth, KS to Ozawkie, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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